Board for DDR3 RAM

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I'm looking to move up to DDR3 memory and I'd like some suggestions for a good motherboard that can run my Core 2 Extreme QX6850 plus able to run Crossfire. I'm trying to put together a system that can pull double duty for work and some pretty heavy gaming when time permits. I'm planning on replacing my pair of 3870 video cards with a pair of 4870's. Currently I have my CPU running at 3.6GHz which seems to be plenty though it would probably go higher if I really wanted but since it's stable on an Abit IX38 Quad GT I've left it sit on that speed. The older parts I plan on putting a decent system together for my parents since I have everything but a CPU. I figure dropping an E6850 on the Abit board would give them a much better system then the old AMD Athlon 2800 that they have now.

I have a pretty decent budget to work with and I know that Asus is probably a good bet but there must be some other options...

Thanks in advance for your help

 

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I picked up a pair of Super Talent DDR3 2x2Gb modules W1600X4G7 and have then running 1.8v 6.6.6.18 1N (1T) at 800 speed 1:1 Also had then running 7.7.7.21 1N at 1600 speed 1:2 as for a board this looks like to be what you are looking for.

 

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I suggest you get an X48 chipset for DDR3 and CrossFire support. There are several motherboards to choose from with brands like DFI, Foxconn, Asus, and MSI. Personally I'd go with DFI (http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16813136048) or maybe even Foxconn (http://www.newegg.com/Product/...?Item=N82E16813186144) since they are a little bit cheaper than the Asus mentioned above however it all comes down to what you prefer.